Graduation Policy

Berkshire Community College

Associate Degree in Nursing Program

Graduation Policy

The Associate Degree in Nursing Program follows the college’s general graduation requirements as detailed in the college catalog   (www.berkshirecc.edu/catalog) ,  as well as ADN program-specific graduation requirements as noted in the college catalog (www.berkshirecc.edu/catalog) and as indicated below:

ADN Program Graduation Requirements

The ADN program follows BCC policy with additional nursing program requirements.  Nursing students must obtain a grade of 75% or greater in nursing courses and must pass the clinical and lab components of each nursing course.

To earn a degree in this program, a student must complete all program and general education credits, plus the following additional requirements:

** Students who have not completed BIO-201, BIO-202, and BIO-207 prior to January 1, 2018, will be required to earn a grade of C+ (77) or better in these courses to be eligible for admission to the ADN program. Courses taken prior to January 1, 2018 require a C (73 or better). These three science courses, (BIO-201, BIO-202, and BIO-207), must be completed within seven years of entry into the program. Any waivers to this provision require direct approval from the Dean of Nursing (contact Admissions Office to begin waiver process).

Forum credits have been waived until further notice (2023/2024).

Footnotes:

1. Students must have proof of current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Students are responsible for ensuring that their CPR certification is always current throughout the years in the program.

   The following CPR courses are acceptable for meeting this requirement:

   • American Heart Association: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (2-year certification)
   • American Red Cross: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (2-year certification)
2. COM chosen fromCOM-104, COM-105, COM-106, or COM-107.
3. English Composition/Writing chosen fromENG-101, ENG-102, ENG-103.
4. Mathematics: Students must demonstrate competency at a level of 

   ACCUPLACER Next Generation QAS score of 262 or greater OR successful completion of MAT 029, MAT 029C, or MAT 136 (with a minimum grade of C) or higher level prior to matriculation in the Nursing program. (MAT-123 Statistics recommended for transfer.)

5. General Education Elective chosen from History or Humanities and Fine Arts. If a student wishes to take a course that is not listed, she/ he must first consult with the nursing program advisor.
6. Fulfilled by successful completion ofNUR-101.
7. NUR-106, Bridge Course — LPN to RN, is a prerequisite forNUR-201for all LPN mobility students and may be required for students re-entering intoNUR-201.

• CPR must be for health care providers.

Revised: ADN Faculty Committee, 12/11/18, 11/12/19, 12/18/19, 11/04/20, 11/10/21, Reviewed 11/9/22, Revised 11/13/23